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"They're the best squad in terms of having the best equipped to challenge Chelsea in terms of strength in depth."

But Jenas refuted that claim and insisted Spurs' starting XI is currently the best in the league beyond Antonio Conte's runaway leaders, despite conceding that United possess the better squad.

"Are they the best XI though?" Jenas asked in response.

Jermaine Jenas believes Mauricio Pochettino has a stronger starting XI to call upon than Jose Mourinho

"I don't think they've got a better XI than Spurs, as a team.

"I think Spurs' starting XI as a team play better than Manchester United's XI right now.

"Man U are going in the right direction and they have a better squad, their depth is better than Spurs right now but in terms of when Spurs' XI are out there and when Manchester United's XI is out there right now, I think Spurs as it stands have a better XI."